Sahara Chhabra & Henry Augustine

Around Dallas

Meso Maya: Great place for authentic Mexican food, with a fun atmosphere, great Margaritas and Queso. Get an Avocado ‘rita and the enchiladas!
1611 McKinney Avenue - 214.484.6555

Mattito’s: Bold Tex-Mex classics and unique specialties. A meal here is not complete without a side of Bob Queso and a RumbaRita !
3102 Oak Lawn @ Cedar Springs – 214.526.8181

Coal Vines: A swanky Italian eatery in Uptown that specializes in thin-crust pizza.
2404 Cedar Springs Road – 214.855.4999

Cane Rosso: The most authentic Neapolitan Pizza in Dallas.
2612 Commerce Street - 214.741.1188

Pecan Lodge: Some of the best BBQ in Dallas – with Beer and Wine too!
2702 Main Street - 214.748.8900

El Fenix: One of the oldest Mexican food restaurants in Dallas with rooftop seating and views of Downtown Dallas.
1601 McKinney Avenue - 214.747.1121

Hattie’s: Great place to enjoy Southern food in the hip Bishop Arts District. They are famous for their Sunday brunch.
418 North Bishop Avenue - 214.942.7400

Tacodeli: Hands down the tastiest tacos in Dallas.
1878 Sylvan Avenue - 214.760.1930

Bubba’s: The best fried chicken and mashed potatoes you will ever taste. Don’t forget to order a roll or a biscuit.
6617 Hillcrest Avenue - 214.373.6527

Steel City Pops: An obligatory stop on all of Sahara’s Dallas trips and one of the first places Sahara took Henry to on his first trip to Dallas
2012 Greenville Avenue – 972.525.7359

Katy Trail/ Katy Trail Ice House: Go for a run or take a leisurely walk on the 3.5 mile Katy Trail. Then stop by for a beer (or two) at the Katy Trail Ice House. Sahara’s family loves going on family walks and runs at Katy Trail. Sahara’s Dad made sure not to a miss a step and went on a run here the morning of his older daughter’s wedding! You might see him there again, the morning Sahara and Henry get married.
3127 Routh Street - 214.468.0600

The Happiest Hour: A great spot for grabbing drinks with friends.
2616 Olive Street - 972.528.0067

Truck Yard: A come-as-you-are beer garden and adult playground, featuring live music, a treehouse, and food-trucks. A fun favorite of Sahara and Henry’s.
5624 Sears Street – 469.500.0139

The Rustic: One of the best indoor/outdoor venues for live music in Dallas. One of Sahara and Henry’s favorites in Dallas.
3656 Howell Street - 214.730.0596

Mi Cocina: A fun go-to spot for Tex-Mex in Highland Park Village. Don’t forget to order a delicious Mambo taxi!
77 Highland Park Village - 214.521.6426

True Food Kitchen: One of the most allergy friendly, “Sahara-Safe” restaurants in Dallas.
8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 100 – 214.377.3333

The George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum: Step inside the history of George W. Bush’s Presidency and make sure to check out the exact replica of the Oval Office for a great photo opportunity!
2943 SMU Boulevard - 214.200.4300

Perot Museum of Nature and Science: A “World of Wonder” full of hands-on learning experiences as living science lessons.
2201 North Field Street - 214.428.5555

Dallas Museum of Art: Visit amazing paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Food can be purchased on-site.
1717 North Harwood - 214.922.1200

Nasher Sculpture Center: Exhibits of modern sculpture. Experience a place where art takes a three dimensional form!
2001 Flora Street - 214.242.5100

Klyde Warren Park: Enjoy browsing food trucks, taking skyline tours or a peaceful walk in the park.
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway - 214.716.4500

The Sixth Floor Museum: Learn more about the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy through films, artifacts and photographs.
411 Elm Street - 214.747.6660

Crow Museum of Asian Art: Visit the Crow Museum in Downtown Dallas and learn about the arts and cultures of Asia.
2010 Flora Street - 214.979.6430

Fort Worth Stockyards: Venture 45 minutes outside of Dallas to visit the National Historic District that embodies Western Heritage in Fort Worth Texas. Sahara took Henry to the stockyards on his second visit to Texas so he could get a true taste of Texas. Original brick walkways and wooden corrals tell the history of Texas's famous livestock. If you time your visit accordingly, you will even be able to see a real-life Cattle Drive at 11:30am or 4:00pm.
2501 Rodeo Plaza - Fort Worth - 817.624.4741

Downtown McKinney: McKinney’s historic downtown offers something for everyone. Festivals, nightlife, entertainment, fine and casual dining, unique shopping, and arts. Just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas.
11 North Tennessee Street - McKinney - 972.547.2660

Downtown Grapevine: Historic Downtown Grapevine is a destination where you can spend an entire day walking along Main Street, exploring the preserved historic area. Home to winery tasting rooms, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Palace Arts Center, live entertainment venues, the Grapevine Glockenspeil Clock Tower, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, Downtown Grapevine is just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas.

Texas State Fair: Everything is Bigger in Texas. Including the Texas State Fair. Be sure to go visit Big Tex and experience the largest State Fair in the country. Tickets can be purchased ahead bigtex.com/ or at the Fair.
1300 Robert B Cullum Boulevard - 214.565.9931

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge: This bridge was designed by Santiago Calatrava and is a beautiful, newer addition to the Dallas Metroplex that offers sweeping views of the entire Dallas skyline. You might have noticed a few of Sahara and Henry’s photos were taken on this bridge!